At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$29,486 per capita
Home Value
$337,500
Zillow: $667,875
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
27.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
12.0% smoking rate
How Kiowa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kiowa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kiowa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kiowa residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,486. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kiowa is $337,500 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $667,875. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
14.6% of adults in Kiowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kiowa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population704
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$29,486
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.4%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$337,500
Rent$1,104
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$667,875
Housing Units264
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation6,419 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kiowa was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Denver International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.